Leeds Castle

Near Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1PL

Tel: +44 (0)1622 765 400
Fax: +44 (0)1622 735 616
Email: enquiries@leeds-castle.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is full of discovery. A blend of heritage, wonderful grounds and conservation awaits every visitor to this all year round attraction.

Leeds Castle's last private owner, Lady Baillie, lovingly restored the Castle to its former glory and founded the Leeds Castle Foundation in 1974. The Foundation is a private charitable trust that works to preserve the castle and grounds.

Other attractions include:

  • Maze

  • Children's turf maze

  • Grotto

  • The Black Swan Ferryboat

  • Elsie the Castle Train

  • Pay and play golf course

  • Dog collar museum

  • World of Wings Free-Flying Bird Show

  • Bird Aviary

  • Special Events

  • Knight's Realm playground

  • Gardens

  • Go Ape Hire Wire Adventure Course

  • Segway Tours

  • Gift shops

  • Restaurant

  • Cafes
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    April to September:
    Grounds: 10.00 - 18.00.
    Last Ticket Sold: 16.30.
    Last Entry to Castle: 17.00.
    Closed to Day Visitors: 16th and 17th July.

    October to March:
    Grounds:10.00 - 17.00.
    Last Ticket Sold:15.00.
    Last Entry to Castle: 15.30.
    Closed to Day Visitors: 5th and 6th November and Christmas Day.

    Castle closed to day visitors on: 3rd July, 6th/7th November & Christmas Day 2010.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Bring your Key to the Castle ticket & entry is free!

    Adults £18.50; Child £11.00; Concessions £16.00; Under 4s Free.

    Every ticket purchased for entry to Leeds Castle is valid for unlimited use for an entire year (excluding special ticketed events).
    Prices are valid until 31st March 2012.

    Directions
    By Road:
    Leeds Castle is located near Maidstone at Junction 8 of the M20 between London and the Channel ports.Combined coach/admission* scheme with National Express. Call 08705 80 80 80 or visit www.nationalexpress.com.Sightseeing tours organised by Evan Evans, Golden Tours and the Venice Simplon Orient Express.

    By Sea and Eurotunnel:
    Leeds Castle is just 25 miles from the Eurotunnel terminal, Folkestone and 38 miles from the port of Dover.

    * Only valid for the date of your visit.
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    Leeds Castle Postcode for SatNav: ME17 1PL

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